My Most Valuable Possessions

Through the years, I have learned that our culture places a great deal of emphasis on owning things such as cars, jewelry, clothes, and shoes. But our most valuable possessions in life may not be things we own. These items are very different from person to person. For me, my most valuable possessions are my family and friends, love, and my memories. Each one has a unique quality that helps me to manage the distractions and stresses that life presents to me. My family and friends are so important to me because they are the closest people in my life. They know me better than anyone else and of course they will be there for me when I need them. Because of that, I make them the priority in all I do. It is easy for me to always choose my family before work or any other activities I am involved in. However, I also make time in my busy life to spend time with friends and family members. My family is the only family I have and I value them because they cannot be replaced. When I am dealing with work, school, and all the other distractions that stress my life, it is nice to escape with a group of friends and does something that is very productive such as go to eat, watch movie, or relax a little at a bar. My friends and family really help me reduce stress in life which helps me stay healthy.
Memories are my second most important possession. I can never replace memories and photos that I have taken over the years. I take pictures to remember things such as parties, family gatherings, and trips. I enjoy going back and looking at them and remember what happened. I have a lot of pictures that have been in the family for many of years. There are pictures that could never be replaced such as my mother, father and the rest of my family that have passed away. While I was in the Navy I always took pictures of what I was doing, the places I have been, and all the good times I had with my friends. Memories mean everything to me, and that is all I have. You cannot turn back the